Gwent Card Locations

Gwent Cards can be found in a variety of locations throughout the world of The Witcher 3. Many can be purchased from various merchants throughout the land, while others can be won by winning a game of Gwent.

King Bran

Type: LeaderAbility: Units affected by inclement weather only lose half their strength.Location: The King Bran card can be won from the Ducal Camerlengo in Beauclair.

Cerys

Value: 10Type: Close CombatAbility: Summons all Shield Maiden cards from deck / hand into play.Bonus: Hero card. Cerys cannot be affected by inclement weather or Scorch cards.Location: The Cerys card can be won from the inkeeper in Flovive, across the river from Beauclair.

Hjalmar

Value: 10Type: Close CombatBonus: Hero card. This means he cannot be affected by inclement weather or Scorch cards.Location: Hjalmar is included in the starting deck obtained from Count Monnier.

Ermion

Value: 8Type: Ranged AttackAbility:Mardroeme - trigger the transformation of any Berserker cards in the same row.Bonus: Hero Card - not affected by inclement weather or Scorch cards.Location: This card can be won from the inkeeper at the Scarlett Cardinal in Francollarts.

Olaf

Value: 12Type: Ranged Attack / Close CombatAbility: Morale Boost - Increase strength of other cards in row by +1.Bonus: Agile - Can be placed in either the CC or Ranged rowLocation: This card can be won from the inkeeper at the Adder and Jewels Winery, near Gran Place in Beauclair.

Clan Dimun Pirate

Value: 6Type: Ranged AttackAbility: Scorch - Eliminate the most powerful card(s) in play.Location: This card can be won from the merchant to the West of the Grandmaster Smithy in Beauclair.

Draig Bon-Du

Value: 2Type: Siege RangeAbility: Commander's Horn - Double the strenght of all other cards in the row.Location: This card can be won from the innkeeper of The Pheasantry in Beauclair.

Kambi

Value: 0Type: Close CombatAbility: Summon Avenger - When removed from play, this card is replaced by a powerful Hero card.Location: This card can be won from the Armorer to the north of the Nilfgaardian embassy in Beauclair.

Hero Cards

Certain cards can only be found by defeating expert Gwent players in a round of cards. Usually they take the form of Hero cards, which are especially useful since they're invulnerable to any weather or special cards. Here are the Hero cards you can win from the tough opponents, as well as some tips for taking them down.

Yennefer's card is one of the best hero cards to pick up, with her Medic ability granting a bonus ressurection to any previously discarded card. This Hero card can be earned by defeating Stjepan the inkeeper in Oxenfurt, once you've gained access to the Novigrad territory. Beating this player will also open up the Gwent: Playing Innkeepsside quest.

Cirilla Fiona Elen Rianno

Strength

Faction

Ability

15

Neutral

None

This 15-strength hero card can be won from the Scoia'tael warrior in the camp outside Novigrad, during the Gwent quest Big City Players.

Vernon Roche

Win this rare Hero card from a young boy called Haddy in the village of Midcopse during the quest Gwent: Velen Players. Haddy plays a Northern Realms deck and favors using Close Combat units - many of which have the Tight Bond ability. Counter this with the Biting Frost weather cards, and make use of any Spy cards you have to bolster your hand.

Letho of Gullet

Strength

Faction

Ability

10

Nilfgaard

None

Win this Nilfgaardian Hero card from the Boatwright in Oreton during the Gwent: Velen Players side quest. He plays a powerful Nilfgaard deck, using all three rows equally. His cards are powerful, with few of them boasting a strength below 6, as well as multiple Hero cards, Scorchers and Spy cards.

Leader Cards

Leader cards are cards that you can use once per game as a special boost to your army. Each faction has three cards that can be unlocked in addition to the starting Leader card.

Foltest: The Siegemaster

Ability: Doubles the strength of all Siege Combat units, provided that a Commander's Horn isn't already in play on that row.

This leader card can be won by defeating the Nilfgaardian nobleman in the gardens of the imperial palace in Vizima.

Rare Cards

Other valuable cards can also be won from players marked with a golden Gwent icon (as opposed to the standard white). These players usually appear during the various Gwent-related side quests that you encounter during the game.

This Strength 4 Spy card can be won from the Bloody Baron in Velen. The Baron plays with a well-balanced Northern Realms deck, and favors using Spy cards to gain extra cards for his hand. He also possesses several weather cards and at least one Scorch card, which will wipe your best cards off the table.

Vesemir

Strength

Faction

Ability

6

Neutral

None

Vesemir can be won from Vimme Vivaldi, outside the bank in Novigrad. This will also set Geralt upon the quest Gwent: Big City Players.

Dandelion

Strength

Faction

Ability

2

Neutral

Commander's Horn

During the Triss Merrigold side quest A Matter of Life and Death, Geralt has the option to play Gwent with several guests at an elegant party. Dandelion's card can be won by defeating the third opponent in the queue.

Gwent Quests

Throughout Geralt's adventure, he'll be able to take on various Gwent players known throughout the realm for their skill and powerful decks.

Upon meeting the Baron, Geralt can inquire about the card game. Not only is the Baron a skilled player, but he'll also recommend that Geralt seek out the Boatwright in Oreton, an old sage and a young boy named Haddy to collect the best cards in Velen.

Big City Players

This quest pits Geralt against some of the best Gwent players in Novigrad. They include Vimme Vivaldi, Sigismund Djikstra and the madame of the Passiflora brothel.

Playing Inn Keeps

Playing Inkeeps is a Gwent quest that pits Geralt against.. well, innkeepers. From the Seven Cats to the inn at the Crossroads, these inkeeps will gladly risk a rare card for a chance to best the Witcher.

Old Pals is accessible after completing main quest, A Poet Under Pressure Zoltan can be found at The Rosemary and Thyme. Vernon Roche is at the Temerian Partisan Camp in Gustfields. Lambert is most easily found at Kaer Morhen, but you can gain access to him while in Novigrad during the secondary quest, Following the Thread.

Merchants & Players

Most commonly, you can acquire new cards by purchasing them from various merchants throughout your travels. Many of these merchants are well-versed in the game of Gwent, giving Geralt the opportunity to play and win a card from their deck.